Ribbon
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Dimensions
2 x 1 inches (approx.) 5.1 x 2.5 cm
Classification
Textiles-Trimmings
Culture
probably European
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.103.793
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this delicate "Ribbon" exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of 18th–19th European textiles. Measuring just2 x 1 inches (5.1 x 2.5 cm), it belongs to the category of Textiles-Trimmings, likely used to adorn garments, furnishings, or accessories. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8, this tiny artifact whispers of a time when such trimmings were essential to opulent fashion and interior design, transforming everyday items into statements of elegance and status. Though the artist remains unknown, the ribbon's...